It’s time to vote, Oshawa

Internet voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is now open, giving voters the opportunity to cast their ballot anytime, anywhere in Canada until 8 p.m. on Voting Day (Monday, October 26).

Voters who have received their Voter Information Letter (Letter) can now register and vote online using the information provided in their Letter. Internet voting is available 24 hours a day throughout the voting period and can be completed using a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access.

Cast your ballot anytime, anywhere

New this year, online voting allows voters to cast their ballot safely, securely and conveniently from virtually anywhere. Voting online is easy and made up of two steps: registration and voting.

To register, voters will open their Letter to access their confidential information and complete the outlined steps on the voting registration website. Voters must provide either an email address or mobile phone number to receive their unique Voting PIN. Note: Registration must be completed no later than 6 p.m. on Voting Day (Monday, October 26) to cast a ballot online.

To vote, voters will open the email or text message to access the voting website, input their Voting PIN, and then complete the steps to cast their ballot. Voters will receive an on-screen confirmation that their vote was successfully submitted.

Watch the online voting video for step-by-step instructions on how to register and cast a ballot.

Need assistance voting online

Voter Assistance Centres (V.A.C.s) are available throughout the city during the voting period to assist voters.

Voters may visit:

• any Advance Voting V.A.C. for help voting online on a City-provided device; or,
• a Voting Day (Monday, October 26) V.A.C. in their ward for help voting online on a City-provided device, or to cast a paper ballot.

The advance voting and Voting Day V.A.C. schedules are available online.

Voters attending a V.A.C. should bring their Letter and an acceptable piece of I.D.

You may be wondering…

Ready, set, vote! Before casting a ballot, voters may wish to:

• Find out what to do if they don’t have their Voter Information Letter. The Letter is required to register and vote online.
• Confirm their ward. Use the Find Your Ward tool to determine which candidates will appear on the ballot.
• Review the list of candidates. Find a list of individuals running for municipal and school board offices in Oshawa.
• Find a Voter Assistance Centre. Assistance is available throughout the voting period for residents who need help voting online by accessing a City-provided device.
• Learn more about the election process. Visit the Voters webpage for voting instructions, accessibility information, voting locations and more.

For more information on the 2026 Municipal & School Board Elections, please visit voteoshawa.ca or contact the Office of the City Clerk at 905-436-5639 or by email vote@oshawa.ca.